Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show

Backpacking tips and tales...with a sense of humor.

Episodes

Total: 339

Have you ever watched a mystery show and thought you knew the answer? This is your chance! Derek and

Are you carrying extra pounds and bulk for no reason? Derek and Carl discuss items they‘ve brought o

Over the last year Derek and Carl have investigated a few different devices for remote communication

Jesse, from Youtube Channel Backcountry Forward, joins the show to discuss the highs and lows of hik

In the Season 5 Premier Derek and Carl explore what it takes to have a 70lb pack that puts a trip in

How do you make it to camp (or back to the trailhead) when you've got nothing left? How do you handl

Derek and Carl come up with an odd list of problems and solutions related to altitude sickness. Carl

Carl attended the latest Outdoor Retailer show in Denver and he brought the mic with him! Derek reac

Back from the Wind River Range, Derek and Carl discuss the theme of this year's big July trip: inter

A host of fellow adventurer share some of their backpacking problems (big and small). Both Derek and

Author, trial advocate, founder of the Florida trail, and co-founder of the American Hiking Society

One of our most popular guests, Youtuber Kevin Outdoors, joins the show to talk about a variety of t

Admittedly Derek and Carl have had some trip planning issues over the years. Cassie from Illinois la

Rowan Smith from Summit Strength joins the show to discuss how to move beyond the weekend trip. Whet

You don't need to be a survival expert, a ranger, or a scout to have an outdoor adventure. Derek and

Derek and Carl identify and discuss products that make false claims that you might believe. Some are

Derek and Carl address common irrational fears many hikers have. Do alligators view hammock campers

Derek and Carl discuss their lists to help newbies prepare for a trip. Carl posed this topic to a ba

Derek and Carl rank the top 6 pieces of gear to buy -- in order -- that will not onl get you the mos

Derek and Carl hit the desert trail with a crew of 12. And...the SOS button got pressed. That story